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Sean Williams is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cadence Wealth Partners, LLC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Instrumental Wealth, LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a father first. He enjoys woodworking and playing the banjo. He also loves Gator sports, even when the teams are terrible. Cadence Wealth Partners is a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning firm in Concord, NC specializing in helping business owners and pre-retirees (55+) reduce taxes, plan retirement income, and prepare for business exits and major life transitions. Our team includes CFP®, CEPA, and RICP credentialed advisors who take a whole-picture approach — investments, tax planning, estate planning, and risk management working together. We work with clients locally and virtually across the U.S. Named a 2025 & 2026 Wealthtender Voice of the Client Highly Rated Advisor.

Andrew Driscoll is a financial advisor at Lake Effect Wealth LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grandview Analytics from 2015 to 2019 before founding Lake Effect Wealth, where he has been the sole advisor since 2019. Lake Effect Wealth serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside project-based and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a passive investment strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating low-turnover, tax-aware portfolio construction, and distinguishes itself by providing business planning and employee benefits optimization services uncommon among independent solo advisers.

As a comprehensive financial planning firm we can assist you with your investment management, social security, debt management, budgeting, net-worth tracking, overall organization, tax planning, charitable planning, insurance review, and much more. As a flat fee firm we know the stock market isn't the only solution for your investment problems and love to brainstorm real estate, small business, private credit, and other alternative investment options that lead to the main goal. To improve your financial life and increase your net-worth. If you want a second set of eyes on your investments or financial decisions then feel free to give us a call and we'll talk through if we are a good fit for you. If not, then we will point you in the right direction.

Dana Goldfarb is the sole advisor at Goldfarb Wealth Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with 12 years of industry experience. He has led Goldfarb Wealth Advisors since 2014. Goldfarb Wealth Advisors provides personalized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with an emphasis on long-term buy-and-hold strategies and tax-aware actions.

Leonard Marte is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Abundant Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 11 years and at SmartPath, Inc. for two years. Abundant Advisors serves mass-affluent, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs investment strategies based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive ETFs and active funds with attention to tax efficiency and regular portfolio reviews.

Timothy Pope is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at 360 Aviation Advisors, LLC in Concord, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera, PNC Investments, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of advising, he hosts a financial planning podcast called "Pilot's Portfolio," which targets professional pilots. 360 Aviation Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax preparation services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers tailored investment policy statements without a firmwide account minimum.